Category: DIY Insemination
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When Can Babies and Toddlers Watch TV?
At home insemination Navigating screen time for young children can be tricky. With many parents reaching for their phones or turning on the TV for a quick distraction, understanding the guidelines around screen exposure is crucial. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 92 percent of 1-year-olds have already encountered mobile devices. While handing…
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Using Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism for Mental Health Struggles
at home insemination kit It’s 1:03 PM, and I find myself yearning for a drink. Although I don’t drink frequently, today feels different. I feel an overwhelming need to escape the pain of living with a mental illness. There are days when my medication fails to provide relief, and I’m left grappling with anxiety, sadness,…
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Portland Bars Unite to Create a ‘Vaxx Coalition’—Can We See More of This?
at home insemination kit In a promising turn of events, several Portland bars have banded together to form a “Vaxx Coalition,” requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination to enjoy indoor seating. This coalition, reported by local news outlet Willamette Week, started with 15 bars, with an expected addition of 20 more by Monday. Other…
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5 Key Considerations Before Ending a Friendship
At home insemination In the journey of life, friendships can often take unexpected turns. You may have a friend who has been a part of your life for years, but as you both evolve, you might find yourselves drifting apart. Perhaps you met during your lively 20s and have grown in different directions as you…
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New Insights Challenge the Notion That Breastfeeding Is Always ‘Best’
At home insemination When it comes to infant feeding, a common mantra prevails: breast is best. Expectant mothers often repeat this to themselves during the painful early days of nursing, share it with friends who are expecting, and even use it to preemptively defend their choices when they opt for formula. “I understand breast is…
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I Had to Request My 8-Year-Old to Record Me If I’m Ever Stopped by the Police
At home insemination This week, my son celebrated his eighth birthday. At the end of a delightful day filled with family festivities, I gathered him and his younger sister, who is five, for a short chat before bedtime. My son was already aware of the tragic events surrounding George Floyd and the widespread outrage it…
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It Took Years to Process My Traumatic Childbirth Journey
At home insemination Before diving into my experience, I want to clarify that no one explicitly urged me to “get over” my C-sections, but it was a personal journey I needed to navigate. In preparation for my daughter’s birth, I barely scratched the surface of what to expect, only glancing at one book while deliberately…
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A Global Crisis Is No Time for Your Fatphobic Nonsense
At home insemination During a global crisis, worrying about your weight is a direct result of the pervasive influence of diet culture. It’s everywhere: social media memes showing a woman’s “before and after” transformation, the “Quarantine 15” workout challenges, and jokes about avoiding the fridge. Amidst the ongoing pandemic, these messages suggest that some would…
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From The Confessional: I Have No Regrets About My Affair
at home insemination syringe Affairs can wreak havoc on relationships, marriages, finances, and lives—but many individuals simply don’t care when they feel they’re getting away with it! Typically, when someone confesses to an affair, they express feelings of guilt and sorrow. After all, affairs can completely disrupt the lives of everyone involved—not just the participants,…
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What Would Mia Farrow Do?
Parenting At home insemination Parenting can be an unpredictable challenge. It shifts, it deceives, and just when you think you have it all figured out, it slips away like sand through your fingers. It can leave you feeling frazzled and sometimes even foolish. I’ve been a parent for over a decade, and I’ve quickly come…